Senior Procurement Specialist

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company in Tijuana, MX is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across Pharmacy Automation operations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, project coordination, and continuous supply base improvement.

The successful candidate will leverage analytical skills, strong English communication, and procurement fundamentals to support supplier onboarding, negotiations, and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate BD Leadership Standards and Values.
• Support strategic sourcing and supplier management projects across assigned categories.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing preferred suppliers aligned with business requirements and product specifications.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement activities.
• Support resolution of supplier-related issues involving delivery, quality, cost, and service performance.
• Conduct supply market research, supplier benchmarking, and data analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, RFQs, cost analysis, and contract administration activities.
• Track project milestones, risks, and mitigation actions while ensuring timely stakeholder communication.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and procurement performance metrics.
• Support initiatives to achieve cost savings, working capital improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation targets.
• Maintain procurement data and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement fundamentals

Supplier cost structures

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description Summary - Senior Procurement Specialist

Summary - Senior Procurement Specialist The Procurement Specialist is dedicated to BD´s Pharmacy Automation (robotic storage and dispensing automation) business. The Procurement Specialist supports strategic sourcing activities and supplier management initiatives across a variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical categories. Working closely with procurement managers, cross-functional stakeholders, and suppliers, the role contributes to cost optimization, supply continuity, quality improvement, and project execution. Through strong analytical capabilities, supplier engagement, and effective project coordination, the Procurement Specialist helps to deliver procurement objectives and supports the optimization of the preferred supplier base.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director Pharmacy Automation and being part of BD's global Integrated Supply Chain Organization, the Procurement Specialist supports procurement activities across manufacturing and R&D operations within the Pharmacy Automation Business Unit. The role focuses on supplier management, sourcing execution, and procurement project support to ensure a competitive, efficient, and scalable supply base. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, the Procurement Specialist contributes to cost reduction, supply risk mitigation, and business continuity initiatives while helping Procurement strengthen its role as a valued business partner. The Procurement Specialist collaborates with the global procurement community and cross-functional teams to support supplier development activities, new supplier onboarding, sourcing projects, and transfer initiatives, ensuring effective coordination and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate BD Leadership Standards and Values.
• Support strategic sourcing and supplier management projects across assigned categories.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing preferred suppliers aligned with business requirements and product specifications.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement activities.
• Support resolution of supplier-related issues involving delivery, quality, cost, and service performance.
• Conduct supply market research, supplier benchmarking, and data analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, RFQs, cost analysis, and contract administration activities.
• Track project milestones, risks, and mitigation actions while ensuring timely stakeholder communication.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and procurement performance metrics.
• Support initiatives to achieve cost savings, working capital improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation targets.
• Maintain procurement data and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably 2+ years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain experience.
• Experienced with organizational and project coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Understanding of supplier cost structures and procurement fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives and supplier management activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical & electro-mechanical commodities as well as related manufacturing processes is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

MEX Tijuana - Parque Sur

Additional Locations

Work Shift BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state-of-the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.